French Open

News about French Open, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Jun. 8, 2014

Maria Sharapova wins her second French open, defeating Simona Halep, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4; it is her fifth career Grand Slam championship, but her first time winning the same major twice. MORE

Jun. 8, 2014

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will meet in the French Open men's final; if Djokovic triumphs, he will join Nadal and six others in the exclusive club of men who have won all four Grand Slam singles titles. MORE

Jun. 7, 2014

Selection of quotes from Ernests Gulbis, tennis player known for his candid and memorable remarks, during his run to the semifinals of the French Open. MORE

Jun. 7, 2014

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal advance to final of the French Open; Djokovic will be seeking his first title in tournament, while Nadal will be seeking his ninth. MORE

Jun. 7, 2014

Christopher Clarey On Tennis column reviews history of Maria Sharapova's performance at the French Open, arguing that she has evolved from a spindly and sometimes clumsy teenager into a graceful and powerful force on the clay. MORE

Jun. 6, 2014

Maria Sharapova defeats Eugenie Bouchard to reach her third consecutive French Open final. MORE

Jun. 6, 2014

Christopher Clarey On Tennis column; Simona Halep defeats Andrea Petkovic to reach French Open women's finals, becoming first Romanian woman in more than 30 years to reach a Grand Slam singles final. MORE

Jun. 4, 2014

Christopher Clarey On Tennis column previews French Open semifinal matchup between Ernests Gulbis and Novak Djokovic; notes that pair have known each other since they were teenagers training at the Niki Pilic tennis academy in Munich. MORE

Jun. 3, 2014

Christopher Clarey On Tennis column; Garbine Muguruza, who is in the French Open women's quarterfinals, currently represents Spain but could switch to Venezuela; she is the only rising Spanish (or Venezuelan) woman with clear top-10 potential, and nearly all of Spain's top-100 players are well-established veterans. MORE

Jun. 3, 2014

Simona Halep advances to women's quarterfinals at French Open with fourth-round victory over Sloane Stephens, who was the last American left in the singles draws; other tournament results noted. MORE

Jun. 2, 2014

Eugenie Bouchard beats Angelique Kerber to reach French Open women's quarterfinals; fellow Canadian Milos Raonic also advances, marking strong showing for country at tournament. MORE

Jun. 2, 2014

Christopher Clarey On Tennis column holds that Roger Federer's early exit from the French Open is disappointing, if not surprising; notes that former champion has failed to reach quarterfinals in three of his last four Grand Slam events. MORE

Jun. 1, 2014

Christopher Clary On Tennis column notes that coaching ranks are expanding for sport's elite players, as evidenced at the French Open; holds that, for now, the multiple-coach trend is being pushed along in part by herd mentality, in part by players looking for any edge and in part by the realization that former stars are rarely interested in traveling the circuit full time but are willing to do it part time. MORE

Jun. 1, 2014

Sloane Stephens defeats Ekaterina Makarova at the French Open to advance to the second week of a major tournament for the sixth consecutive time, longest active streak on the WTA Tour; other tournament results noted. MORE

May. 31, 2014

Christopher Clarey On Tennis column that American teenager Taylor Townsend was a joy to watch before her elimination in the third round of the French Open, though it remains to be seen whether she truly has the makings of a star. MORE

May. 31, 2014

Young players, capitalizing on the absence and elimination of favorites, continue to excel at the Women's draw of the French Open; Aijla Tomljanovic defeats Agnieszka Radwanska in the third round. MORE

May. 30, 2014

Donald Young defeats Feliciano Lopez in the second-round of the French Open, becoming the third American to crack the final 32 in Paris. MORE

May. 28, 2014

Kristina Mladenovic beats Li Na, women's singles champion in Australia, in first round of the French Open; loss, along with defeat of Stan Wawrinka, marks first time that both singles champions of a Grand Slam event were eliminated in first round of the next major. MORE

May. 28, 2014

Taylor Townsend beats Vania King in first round of the French Open, her first match in main draw of a Grand Slam event; victory marks comeback following dispute with the United States Tennis Association in 2012. MORE

May. 28, 2014

Christopher Clarey On Tennis column expresses sympathy for Caroline Wozniacki, who lost in first round of the French Open only days after her fiancee, golfer Rory McIlroy, abruptly broke off their engagement. MORE

May. 27, 2014

Stan Wawrinka, winner of the Australian Open, loses to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in first round of the French Open. MORE

May. 27, 2014

Novak Djokovic returns to French Open, tournament he wants to win more than any other; Djokovic often plays his best when inspired by something off the court, and events in his homeland, Serbia, might provide some inspiration. MORE

May. 26, 2014

Venus Williams defeats Belinda Bencic in the first round of the French Open tennis tournament. MORE

May. 24, 2014

French Open schedule presents tricky routes to the final for No 1 seeds Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal; draw also presents possibility that Williams will face her sister Venus in the third round. MORE

May. 24, 2014

Michael Chang, who upset Ivan Lendl to win the 1989 French Open, has returned to the event 25 years later as the coach of Japanese star Kei Nishikori; Chang's protege has been soaring to new heights under his tutelage. MORE

May. 23, 2014

Magnus Norman, whose tennis playing career was cut short by an injury, is now one of the most widely admired coaches in the game; he is now helping Swiss player Stanislas Wawrinka at French Open. MORE

Jun. 10, 2013

Rafael Nadal defeats David Ferrer, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3, to win his record-setting eighth French Open men's singles title. MORE

Jun. 10, 2013

David Ferrer will assume No. 4 ranking in men's tennis, one spot ahead of his countryman Rafael Nadal, who beat him in 2013 French Open men's final; but he remains outside big four of men’s tennis--Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. MORE

Jun. 9, 2013

Jun. 9, 2013

Christopher Clarey On Tennis column; video footage of Rafael Nadal's first French Open final in 2005 shows how he has toned down his image, added mannerisms before his serve and strengthened his backhand and serving motion; Nadal is preparing to face fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in 2013 French Open men's final in pursuit of his eighth tournament singles title. MORE

Jun. 8, 2013

Rafael Nadal defeats Novak Djokovic in men's semifinal at French Open, moving one step closer to seizing his eighth tournament title. MORE

Jun. 8, 2013

Spaniard David Ferrer bests Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in men's semifinal at French Open, dashing Tsonga's hopes of becoming first Frenchman since 1988 to make tournament final. MORE

Jun. 8, 2013

Serena Williams, playing dominant tennis and preparing to face Maria Sharapova in French Open women's final, is evoking memories of unbeatable Steffi Graf in 1988. MORE

Jun. 7, 2013

Maria Sharapova, defending champion, beats Victoria Azarenka in a shaky French Open performance, while Serena Williams demolishes Sara Errani in virtually flawless fashion; the two will meet in the finals. MORE

Jun. 5, 2013

Jun. 3, 2013

One-handed backhand is said to be fading from tennis, but 2013 French Open has been a throwback, with eight men employing shot in Round of 16, Roger Federer being among them. MORE

Jun. 2, 2013

John Isner falls to Tommy Haas in five sets at the French Open in a match that lasted 4 hours and 37 minutes. MORE

Jun. 2, 2013

Sloane Stephens beats Marina Erakovic at the French Open and moves on to the quarterfinals; it is the first time since the 2004 United States Open that four American women reached the Round of 16 in a Grand Slam tournament. MORE

Jun. 1, 2013

Tommy Haas defeats 20-year-old Jack Sock in men's second round at French Open; other tournament news noted. MORE

May. 31, 2013

Bethanie Mattek-Sands defeats former champion Li Na in women's second round at French Open; other tennis tournament results noted. MORE

May. 30, 2013

Nick Kyrgios, youngest player in men's draw at 2013 French Open, is eliminated in second round; 18-year-old was last remaining teenager in men's competition, as days of youngsters crowding courts seem to be receding. MORE

May. 29, 2013

Tennis Roundup; No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic pulls out a tight first set en route to a victory over David Goffin in first round of French Open; other tournament results noted. MORE

May. 29, 2013

Officials at Roland Garros, home of French Open tennis tournament, know that quaint does not count for much at a modern Grand Slam anymore, but Paris has yet to approve stadium's renovation plan. MORE

May. 29, 2013

Hamstring injury causes Bernard Tomic to retire from first-round match against Victor Hanescu at French Open tennis tournament. MORE

May. 28, 2013

Fifteen American women are competing in the French Open tennis tournament, more than from any other country and the most in a Grand Slam draw outside of the United States Open since the 2005 Wimbledon; increase is an indication that development of young American female players has improved. MORE

May. 26, 2013

Tennis Roundup; French Open officials say they are moving ahead with plans to build a retractable roof over center court and add night sessions at Roland Garros in Paris, despite court ruling that seemed to halt project; other tournament news noted. MORE

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